East Mountain High School Speech and Debate

09/29/2021

Hello all!
It's that time once again!! New Mexico is holding virtual Speech and Debate Tournaments, and we need your judging support! EMHS Top of the World Tournament is Oct. 15-16 and is the first of the season. The entire community is working hard to still provide S&D opportunities for students but we need your help judging!
See more info below from:

The link to sign up is here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845A9AE2BA7FF2-emhs
There are several times we need help judging:
1. You can judge PRE-RECORDED speech rounds AT YOUR LEISURE From Weds, Oct 13-Friday, Oct 15. (Each round about 60-90 minutes worth of judging.)
2. Extemporaneous speaking, storytelling, and congress will be live, and will be happening Friday afternoon/evening, Oct 15. (Each round will be about an hour--2 hours worth of judging.)
3. We will run live rounds of debate and extemp on Sat, Oct 16. (Each round will be about an hour--two hours worth of judging.)
*There is an optional judge training session Tuesday, October 12th, to help you navigate using the online judging platform, and to help you learn more about what to expect.*
Please consider helping and feel free to reach out with any questions! Hope you and your families are safe and well.
Amanda

Please sign up to judge at the 2021 EMHS Top of the World Speech and Debate Tournament! All events will be offered- speech events will be offered asyncronously. If you have any event juding preference please indicate in the comments section. Go, fight, win, howl!

10/08/2020

Hello all!

Blowing some dust off of the ol' page to try to elicit some support for the current EMHS Speech and Debate team. New Mexico is holding virtual Speech and Debate Tournaments! EMHS Top of the World Tournament is Oct. 16-17 and is the first of the season. The entire community is working hard to still provide S and D opportunities for students but we need your help judging!

See more info below from Hannah Flake:

"The link to sign up is here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044aaaac2aa0fa7-emhs

There are several times we need help judging:

1. You can judge PRE-RECORDED speech rounds AT YOUR LEISURE From Weds, Oct 14-Friday, Oct 16. (Each round about 60-90 minutes worth of judging.)

2. Extemporaneous speaking will be live, and will be the only event happening Friday afternoon/evening, Oct 16. (Each round will be about 60-90 minutes worth of judging.)

3. We will run live rounds of debate, congress, and storytelling on Sat, Oct 17. (Each round will be about an hour--two hours worth of judging.)

* I'll have a judge training session Tuesday at 7:00-8:00 PM, October 13, to help you navigate using the online judging platform, and to help you learn more about what to expect."

Please consider helping and feel free to reach out with any questions! Hope you and your families are safe and well.

Aman

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. You may sign up for multiple slots; in fact, you COULD sign up for every slot. :) There will be an optional judge training session on Tuesday, October 13th, at 7 PM, on zoom (link will be emailed). Thank you so much! Questio...

05/26/2019

It's rare for a freshman to qualify to the National Tournament, but that's just what Aubrey Amon from the Class of 2023 did!

As our final qualifier this year, this is our final reminder that our team's trip to Nationals can only happen with your support!!! eastmountainhigh.net/speechnationals

"Qualifying to nationals in congressional debate means everything to me, but more specifically, this experience falls under three main categories in my mind: once, a dream, now, an achievement, and soon, an opportunity. When I first entered EMHS, I was astounded that such a feat of qualifying was possible. Every time some future-planning worksheet asked us to “list our goals,” qualifying for nationals was always at the top of my list. Yet, now that I’ve managed to do just that, I see it as more than just a dream. It is also a wonderful success, a culmination of everything I’ve done so far in speech and debate. Every night I’ve stayed up late, every speech I’ve written, every question I’ve asked, has led up to this. Many feelings rushed through my brain when I heard my name called at the NatQuals awards ceremony: shock, happiness, excitement, gratitude, but most of all, accomplishment. Qualifying to nationals has shown me that my work hasn’t been all for nothing, and that I have a strong future through speech and debate. Now, however, as the clock counts down to the day I’ll arrive in Dallas, I see this most as an opportunity. There, I’ll be able to speak my mind in front of tons of people, to share my opinion on a wide range of topics. I’ll also be able to hear a variety of new viewpoints and develop a better world view. I’ll be making friends, making points, and hopefully making waves in the world of congressional debate. Qualifying to the national tournament started as a dream, but has now evolved into a wonderful reality. "

05/25/2019

Our only sophomore going to Nationals this year, Isaiah Moonlight, is ready to debate and looking for your help!

http://eastmountainhigh.net/speechnationals

"I feel honored to represent New Mexico in Big Questions Debate, the newest Speech and Debate offered at the National Tournament. Qualifying to Nationals as a sophomore feels like an amazing payoff to two years of hard work. I’m excited to attend this tournament with my team, to learn from the best competitors around the country, and to come back next year with even more developed skills!"

05/24/2019

Abigail Bryant, Class of 2020, is excited to attend her first National Tournament, but she needs your help to get there!

Consider making a contribution online: http://www.eastmountainhigh.net/speechnationals/

"To me Speech and Debate means hard work, long weeks of prep followed by long/fun weekends, learning to use your voice, and teamwork. Speech and Debate has taught me that putting in the extra work will pay off in the end and what it means to be part of a team and family. I have learned that you should use your voice for two things: to say what needs to be said to make a difference and to always build up and support your team. By going to nationals I hope to not only gain more skills by competing along some of the best in the nation but also meet new people that I otherwise would never have gotten the chance to meet and grow from. This experience is one that will develop me into not only a better debater but a well- rounded person as I listen to those in my generation who know what it means to use your voice."

05/22/2019

Autumn Hamman, Class of 2020, will represent NM in Congressional Debate for a second time at Nationals! She appreciates your support on this incredible journey!

http://www.eastmountainhigh.net/speechnationals/

"Throughout my three years of high school, Speech and Debate has been the most rewarding experience I’ve had. Travelling with my team is my favorite thing to do, so I was elated to have qualified for the National Tournament for a second year in a row with some of my best friends. This tournament is challenging and exhausting, but in the best kind of way. Representing New Mexico on a national level with students from across the nation is simply just fun, and I can’t wait for a whole week of it. Junior year has been hard, but I can’t think of a better way to end it."

05/21/2019

Steffen Ortiz, Class of 2020, is heading to the National Tournament for a 3rd time!

http://www.eastmountainhigh.net/speechnationals/

"When you’re from a small town in a small state, people might not think you would be a particularly interesting person. But Speech and Debate has taught me to think outside those expectations and that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. Qualifying to my third national tournament with my team is a dream come true and another step toward solidifying New Mexico’s reputation on a national stage. I can’t wait to succeed in tandem with my teammates at nationals and am truly inspired and grateful for the opportunities and life skills this program has given me for the future."

05/18/2019

Kellen Nee, Class of 2019, also needs your help getting to the National Tournament this year!

http://www.eastmountainhigh.net/speechnationals/

"I am so fortunate to have the opportunity for the third year in a row to represent my state in Congressional Debate. As a senior, I have found comfort in public speaking. I joined Speech and Debate to follow in my sister’s footsteps, and now four years later, I will return to the same city my sister finished her debate career in. I have learned to work hard in and out of the classroom for my success. Being part of this program in itself is a truly amazing experience and being selected to represent my state and be recognized on a National level is even more special and something I hold near to my heart."

05/17/2019

We're headed to our 11th National Tournament, and we really need your help with travel costs! Please consider making a donation online:
http://www.eastmountainhigh.net/speechnationals/

Here's one of our qualifiers-Tiffany Delgado, Class of 2019!

"As a four year qualifier, Nationals has gifted me with new knowledge and opportunities every year I attend. Nationals is not only an opportunity to learn from the best in the nation and grow as a debater, but it sparks inspiration and innovation every single year. Every time I have attended nationals, my teammates and I have felt inspired to try new events, interested in trying new techniques we learned, and motivated to work harder the following year. This trip also allows for students on our team to bond in a very special way. After nationals, students tend to rely on each other more and are more focused on the entirety of the team's success, rather than their own. Nationals is a truly unique experience in which the benefits cannot be reaped anywhere else. I can attest to the fact that nationals changes the way student perform when coming back to competing in state. Last year, I placed 10th in the country in Impromptu Speaking, and this year, I am determined to break to the final round in the same event."

04/24/2019

03/23/2019

EMHS qualified eight students and two alternates to the National Tournament in Dallas this June! We were also the recipients of the Leading Chapter Award for all of New Mexico. This will be the 11th appearance in a row by EMHS in the world’s largest academic competition!

03/10/2019

Having just finished the third tournament of the State Championship series, EMHS emerged with the top overall prize- the Overall School of Excellence Sweepstakes Award!!